Aurora, CO → Denver, CO · Local move
About 12 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,150–$1,720, delivery in 0–1 days, 1,183 carriers on the Aurora side and 1,411 in Denver.
Moving from Aurora to Denver is a local move of roughly 12 road miles, heading northwest within Colorado.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 23 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,150 and $1,720, before packing or storage.
On the Aurora side there are 1,183 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (464 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,411 around Denver (531 interstate). For an in-state move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Denver.
Aurora has a population of about 410,053 and Denver about 740,613. Denver is the denser city (4,674 people per square mile versus 2,413 in Aurora), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $590 | $720 | $880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $710 | $860 | $1,050 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,150 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,820 | $2,220 | $2,710 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,760 | $3,370 | $4,110 |
$160–$230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,150–$1,720
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Legal name: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $590 to $880 for a studio, $710 to $1,050 for a one-bedroom, $1,150 to $1,720 for a two-bedroom, $1,820 to $2,710 for a three-bedroom and $2,760 to $4,110 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 12 road miles (9 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Aurora and Denver are in Colorado, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $160 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,520. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Aurora–Denver corridor.